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MONDAY MORNING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ![]()
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This week's resources – Free online well-being supports for employees![]()
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Healthy Minds at Work is a free online well-being resource created by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. The website has assessment tools and many resources listed on their website. ![]()
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The goal of this online tool is to improve employees' psychological well-being and create mentally healthy workplaces. ![]()
www.ccohs.ca/healthyminds ![]()
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If you want support to explore any resources to support your mental health and well-being you can reach out to I/CAN's Social Care Advisor Gillian. ![]()
All contact with I/CAN is free and confidential. ![]()
Email: g.goulding@irishcdn.org![]()
Call: 778-689-9590![]()
https://irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/mental-health-resources/ ![]()
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*This campaign has kindly been sponsored by Coastal Crew #MentalHealth![]()
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FAMILY RESOURCES![]()
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Facebook groups for parents are a great way to get to know other families in your local area and can be somewhere to ask questions to other parents about resources and activities. ![]()
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You will find some of the Facebook groups for Irish parents across Canada by going to the Arriving with A Family section of I/CAN's essential guides: irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/arriving-with-a-famil#irishfamiliesincanadaa#irishincanadaa#irishintorontor#irishinvancouverou#IrishinBCh#irishincalgaryl#irishinedmontono#irishparentincanadaanada
HOUSING TIPS![]()
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Are you planning on moving to Canada soon and researching accommodation to rent?![]()
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Check out some options mentioned below for more affordable temporary accommodation until you get set up. ![]()
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You could also take a look at I/CAN’s website for further tips and information on finding rental accommodation in Canada irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/accomodation/ ![]()
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Irish Canadian Immigration Centre
Resources, nationally, in 3 key areas: immigration, employment, social services.
Welcome to our newest board member Seána who hails from Longford! Thanks for popping into us during the week! ☘️🇨🇦
FEEL AT HOME FRIDAY![]()
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February 1st is St. Brigid’s Day. There are many different events taking place across Canada to celebrate this, please see information on the events and sign up links below. ![]()
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Toronto: ![]()
– Thursday January 29th, 2026, from 5:30pm-8pm EST: St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc Celebration of Women hosted by the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Toronto and the Canada Ireland Foundation. More details, price and sign up information here: www.canadairelandfoundation.com/cif_event/st-brigids-day-and-imbolc-celebration-of-women/ ![]()
– Sunday February 1st, 2026, from 6pm-9pm EST: St. Patrick’s Parade Society of Toronto Celtic Comedy Night celebrating St. Brigid's Day and the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc. The event is on at: Rivoli (332 Queen St West). A cocktail social featuring a Parade photo & art exhibition begins at 6:00pm, admission $25 in advance and $30 at the door. This event is limited to ages 19+. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/celtic-comedy-night-with-fiona-obrien-john-mostyn-tickets-1977142948783?aff=T…![]()
– Friday February 6 at 6:30 pm EST, St. Brigid's Parish, Toronto are hosting a Potluck Dinner and Dance in honour of the upcoming Feast Day of St. Brigid. More details and sign up information here: stbrigids.archtoronto.org/pl/parish-life/news-archive/parish/potluckpub-night/ ![]()
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Vancouver:![]()
– Friday 30th January, 2026, from 10am-12pm PST: 2026 Celebration of St. Brigid's Day hosted by the Irish Women’s Network at their coffee morning in the Irish Consulate. More details and sign up information here: www.irishwomenbc.net/events.html ![]()
– Tuesday 3rd February, 2026, from 5:30pm-8pm PST: St. Brigid's Day: Celebrating Irish Women in Business in BC. Join ICCCVan and the Consulate General of Ireland in celebrating St. Brigid's Day with an inspiring evening recognizing the achievements of Irish women in business in British Columbia. More details and sign up information here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-brigids-day-celebrating-irish-women-in-business-in-bc-tickets-1979828606658 ![]()
– Wednesday 28th January, 2026, from 5pm-7pm PST: Threads of Tradition – Brigid Cross and Ritual Crafting Class. More details, price and sign up information here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/threads-of-tradition-brigid-cross-and-ritual-crafting-class-tickets-197937372… ![]()
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Edmonton: ![]()
– Thursday 29th January, 2026, from 5:30pm-7pm MST: Women in Business Panel hosted by The Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce Edmonton chapter. More details, price and sign up information here: www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-business-panel-tickets-1980188775934![]()
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Calgary: ![]()
– Check out The Irish Cultural Society of Calgary events page for events happening that week: www.calgaryics.org/upcoming-events/ ![]()
*There may be an event taking place in your area. Check in with community members to see.![]()
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Join us for our first coffee morning of 2026 in Toronto. If you've just arrived, or arrived in the last couple of months, please feel free to join us for a cuppa and some tips on settling in, and to meet other newcomers! ![]()
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Register at the link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1981444656306?aff=oddtdtcrea#irishintorontor#irishnewcomersintorontoronto
Join us next Tuesday for our weekly FREE employment webinar on Zoom! Sign up here: ![]()
www.eventbrite.ca/e/employment-and-career-resources-webinar-tickets-1981381013950?aff=oddtdtcreator
Still time to sign up to I/CAN's Irish Newcomers – Free Virtual Event. Taking place TOMORROW ![]()
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Date: Friday Jan 23rd 2026![]()
Time: 1pm EST (Eastern Daylight Time)![]()
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Learn information about your new home, ask questions and e-meet other Irish newcomers.![]()
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Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/icans-irish-newcomers-in-canada-virtual-event-tickets-1980212891063?aff=oddtd…#irishincanadaa#IrishinBCh#irishincalgaryl#irishfamiliesincanadaa#irishinedmontononton ![]()
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